New Delhi, July 8 -- Do you usually just wake up, wash your face, brush your teeth, change your nightwear to your running gear, and set out for a run? Whether you are a beginner or a professional, remember that your body needs a proper wake-up all before you hit the ground running. According to fitness expert Shwetambhari Shetty, indulging in a set of gentle warm-up exercises for runners, you can ease your joints into motion, fire up your muscles, make your stride smoother, and avoid unwanted injuries.

In a recent Instagram post, Shwetambhari Shetty demonstrated must-do warm-up exercises before running. She credited this warm-up drill for runners to physiotherapist Somya Rout.

"Think of this as your body's 'good morning' before a run. B...